Thanks to rankingmma.com we are able to provide the current lb. for lb. UFC rankings. This embed allows use of filters across weight classes and gender also.
UFC rankings were introduced in February 2013. They are generated by a voting panel made up of media members. A fighter is only eligible to be voted on if they are of active status in the UFC
What is lb for lb?
Pound for pound is a ranking used in combat sports, such as boxing, wrestling, or mixed martial arts. As these fighters do not compete directly, judging the best fighter pound for pound is subjective, and ratings vary. They may be based on a range of criteria including “quality of opposition”. Other factors are; how exciting the fighter is or how famous they are. It is all an attempt to determine who would win if all those ranked were the same size.
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Who is the best UFC fighter?
The best UFC fighter is usually whoever at the time is considered to be the best lb for lb (pound for pound fighter) Alexander Volkanovski is currently #1